Arsenal have already found their perfect backup for Bukayo Saka
Arsenal are preparing for a busy summer transfer window. There could be multiple signings.
A marquee striker could be the main priority for manager Mikel Arteta, but the Gunners could also invest in a defensive midfielder and a deputy goalkeeper.
There has been much talk about the lack of a proper backup for Bukayo Saka on the right wing in recent years, but the club now have a long-term solution.
Ethan Nwaneri has had a brilliant breakthrough season with nine goal contributions from 1,087 minutes.
The youngster is an attacking midfielder by trade, but he has stepped up as a right winger in recent months in the continued injury absence of Saka.
Arsenal are now on the verge of committing Nwaneri to a new long-term deal until June 2030.
The 18-year-old only signed his professional contract in March last year, but the club are poised to reward him with a pay rise for his immense progress.
Nwaneri is a ‘big talent‘, as described by Arteta. He has shown maturity beyond his years, and his emergence should reduce Saka’s workload once he is fit.
In the past, we have seen Arteta persist with Saka for 90 minutes, but we should see a change going forward with Nwaneri’s adaptation to the right wing role.
The £46 million-rated ace is primarily an attacking midfielder, but he has looked more comfortable cutting inside from the right flank to unleash shots on goal.
In our view, the Gunners have already found a quality backup for Saka in Nwaneri.
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